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Shawn
The ISEE Upper Level Quantitative Reasoning section tests whether students can set up problems — not just solve them — which means recognizing relationships between quantities, interpreting word problems quickly, and making comparisons without always computing exact answers. Shawn's background teach...
University of California Los Angeles
Master of Science, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Samantha
Quantitative Reasoning on the Upper Level ISEE isn't about grinding through calculations — it's about recognizing relationships between quantities and making quick comparisons without solving everything longhand. Samantha's math background at Princeton, where she tutors Calculus through the McGraw p...
Princeton University
Current Undergrad Student, Psychology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Francesca
Quantitative Reasoning on the Upper Level ISEE isn't a straightforward math test — it's a logic test dressed in numbers, where estimation and pattern recognition matter as much as computation. Francesca tackles these problems by teaching students to translate visual and quantitative comparisons into...
Loyola University-Chicago
Bachelor of Economics, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ben
Quantitative Reasoning on the Upper Level ISEE tests whether a student can reason through unfamiliar setups — number patterns, data interpretation, and word problems that don't map neatly onto classroom math. Ben teaches a triage approach: identify the concept being tested, eliminate answer choices ...
Ball State University
Bachelor of Science, History
Northwestern University
Current Grad Student, Creative Writing
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Golddy
ISEE Upper Level Quantitative Reasoning tests something trickier than computation — it asks students to compare quantities, estimate, and reason about relationships without always solving completely. Golddy teaches students to think strategically about these comparison questions, recognizing when pl...
Columbia University in the City of New York
Master of Science, Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Visual Arts
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8+ years
Ellyn
ISEE Upper Level Quantitative Reasoning tests mathematical thinking more than computation — comparisons, estimation, and recognizing relationships between quantities. Ellyn's engineering background makes her especially sharp at teaching students to reason through these problems structurally rather t...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Kaitlyn
Quantitative reasoning on the ISEE Upper Level isn't about hard math — it's about recognizing relationships between quantities and reasoning logically through word problems and comparisons. Kaitlyn, who teaches everything from 6th-grade math through calculus, excels at showing students how to transl...
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Certified Tutor
2+ years
My academic credentials include a Bachelor of Mathematics degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Master of Aeronautical Engineering from Stanford University. I am retired from 40+ years of engineering. The last thirty years was working in the flight simulation industry. I had re...
Stanford University
MS
The University of Texas at Arlington
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Danielle
I am an entrepreneurial travel-loving media professional living in New Orleans. I have a Master in Business Administration from Tulane University and I love teaching all sorts of subjects, especially math. In terms of hobbies, you can find me long-distance running, studying data science, exploring ...
Tulane University of Louisiana
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Northwestern University
MS
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Straley
I hold a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a Bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. I tutored GED math for 3 years in college, so I have experience breaking down concepts for students with a variety of learning styles. I've also informally tutored oth...
Johns Hopkins University
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Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor
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The ISEE-Upper Level Quantitative Reasoning section tests math skills for students applying to grades 9-12 at independent schools. It includes 37 questions covering arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and word problems, with a 35-minute time limit. This section assesses both computational accuracy and logical reasoning—skills that go beyond typical classroom math instruction.
Many students struggle with time management, since the section requires solving problems quickly without a calculator. Word problems that require multiple steps, geometry concepts that haven't been formally taught yet, and algebraic reasoning often trip up test-takers. Personalized tutoring helps students identify their specific weak areas—whether it's conceptual gaps or test-taking strategy—and build confidence through targeted practice.
In a classroom setting with an 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio, teachers must pace lessons for the whole group, which means some students move too fast or too slow. Personalized tutoring adapts to your student's learning speed, focuses on their specific gaps, and uses retrieval practice and spaced repetition—research-backed techniques that strengthen long-term retention. A tutor can also teach test-specific strategies that aren't part of standard curriculum.
The first session focuses on assessment and goal-setting. A tutor will review your student's math background, work through some sample ISEE problems to identify strengths and gaps, and discuss target score goals. This foundation helps create a personalized study plan tailored to your student's needs and timeline before the test.
Most students benefit from 8-12 weeks of consistent tutoring, meeting 1-2 times per week, though this varies based on starting level and target score. With focused practice on weak areas and regular exposure to new question types, students typically see measurable score improvements within 4-6 weeks. Consistent practice between sessions—using spaced repetition—accelerates progress significantly.
The ISEE-Upper Level tests algebra and geometry at a foundational to intermediate level—not advanced calculus or proofs. However, many students haven't formally learned all the concepts tested, or they've learned them but don't recognize how to apply them in word problems. A tutor helps bridge these gaps by teaching test-relevant concepts and showing how to recognize and solve different problem types.
Absolutely. Beyond math knowledge, students need strategies for managing time, eliminating wrong answers, and deciding when to skip a difficult problem and return to it. Since there's no calculator allowed, estimation and number sense become valuable tools. Personalized tutoring teaches these tactical skills alongside content mastery, helping students maximize their score in the 35-minute window.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in the Cleveland area who specialize in ISEE preparation and have proven success helping students improve their quantitative reasoning scores. When you get matched with a tutor, you can review their qualifications and experience, and your tutor will work with you to create a customized plan based on your student's needs and test timeline.
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